Yours look fine to me from the sleeve length from the pic, but I will let others weigh in and you know best since we can't see everything as clear from pics as you can in real life. Mine is a bit longer than yours from the pic so I was going to take it in a tiny bit when I get time to take to the store of all my recent purchases.
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Yours look fine to me from the sleeve length from the pic, but I will let others weigh in and you know best since we can't see everything as clear from pics as you can in real life. Mine is a bit longer than yours from the pic so I was going to take it in a tiny bit when I get time to take to the store of all my recent purchases.
I agree most jackets will be able to alter to fit you especially Chanel. However, I would suggest you to talk to the tailor before you purchase to make sure you know all the details of what it involves and you are comfortable with it if you are not used to having many things alter. Some tailors are very talented and you won't be able to the difference and Chanel jackets are made to tailor so very different than other brands. With that said, do what you are comfortable with and I believe you can find the fall jacket if you want. A couple people found it recently so don't give up!
Not a fan of altering down two sizes and I know I have stated this previously on this thread over time. I did it once and the pockets came out too low and it looked rather abnormal. The Chanel manager at Saks agreed with me and took the jacket back instantly with a refund. On the whole, I am becoming less and less tolerant of extreme antics on any garment. It if doesn't fit within reason, then I don't want to buy it. Small adjustments are acceptable. Rant over.
Just wanted to add that sometimes waiting re sleeve length is a good thing. Wear it once and see how you really feel about it. I never want to feel as if the jacket is wearing me KWIM?
Just wanted to add that sometimes waiting re sleeve length is a good thing. Wear it once and see how you really feel about it. I never want to feel as if the jacket is wearing me KWIM?
It cheapens the line, which charges in part so much due to its classic longevity, to state that replacement buttons are not included in the cost, sale or not. Shame on that SA.
Agree with what everyone said. Your SA saying that is similar to telling you that a new pair of shoes on sale won't have a box because they are on sale? She would have been better off telling you that they lost track of the buttons and will try to find for you. Good luck!
Thank you for confirming that! I needed to confirm so that my request to my SA won't seem unreasonable. =)
I'm a shortie like you and the last poster with the long sleeves. I just got the sleeves of a (non-Chanel [emoji20]) jacket shortened again. I personally feel like taller women can pull of sleeves that go to the base of the thumb. On us shorties I think that length makes us look like we are wearing our moms' jackets (and I'm 47)!! Just my (shortie) 2 cents!! FWIW. [emoji12]
Some SA are very coy, especially if dealing with new buyers, and don't volunteer the fabric swatch or the buttons. They hoard them in the office and they are there for favored clients who want doubles, or for future use on a damaged garment. Basically, you have to go in as an informed buyer and make sure that these are given to you for any jacket, regular or sale price.
Hello dear TPF friends, have an urgent shopping dilemma that I hope you experts here won't mind helping me with... especially if @ari @divababe @Pocketbook Pup whom I recall have this particular jacket/outfit wont mind sharing your though? need to make up my mind tomorrow night...
Am traveling and came across the 16C cruise little black jacket (unlined with bracelet length sleeves w/fantasy tweed), along with the matching skirt. The jacket is 1-2 size bigger than my usual size but shoulder seem to fit well, I think I would have the waist taken in a bit from the middle panel of the back if I were to adjust it for a better fit. The skirt is my size.
Jacket is the last in entire US.
Price: the jacket is full price at $4600, the skirt is on sale from $1600 down to $960. I can get the whole outfit for $5560 - no tax if they ship it to my home.
it's on hold for me to make decision tomorrow.
Here's my dilemma: I bought the 16A pre-fall little black jacket recently. Although they are different thickness, I find the pre-fall LBJ more versatile, can dress up and down, and the details more stunning. This cruise jacket while can be worn when the weather is warmer, it didn't "stun/wow" me as much as the pre-fall LBJ from a design/look standpoint. in fact, I find it looking real good on me (i really LOVE the look it's like it's a whole different jacket) when worn together with the matching skirt, but in all honesty I cannot think of any occasion (including work) that I would wear a full on Chanel dress suit. I can see myself doing that maybe when I'm in my later years, but not my current style. i can predict wearing it the full on dress suit (which is when the jacket look stunning to me) maybe 2-5 times maximum in my next 5 years truthfully. I would more likely wear them separately, and i don't find them looking "Chanel stunning" when worn separately. it really for some unknown reason "came together" when worn together. they are beautiful no doubt but for the premium price i think i can accomplish the "look" when worn separately by using non-Chanel pieces.
This now begs the question and dilemma: $5560 for a classic black Chanel suit is pretty much a steal - I am aware. However, even my husband looking at the photo of just the jacket being worn separately is not wow'ed by it at all - is it very pretty? Yes. Does it look Chanel pretty on me when worn alone? Not really. For example, I have the Zara white tweed with the black ribbons jacket and felt that despite obvious quality difference, the incremental price for a very close look is dramatic. (I feel bad as I say this - i know why we love Chanel and it's not comparable to Zara in any way, but while I splurge on certain classic pieces, I do not have a full designer wardrobe and I vary greatly in the range of looks/style day to day.)
At the same time while fearing that I may miss a very rare opportunity (especially with the matching skirt in my size on sale!) I kept thinking if $5500 (steal for Chanel but not a small sum of $!) I would do better waiting and investing it toward a future season piece in perhaps like a beautiful navy with colorful trim or something that gives me a different look. because if i must be honest to myself, i know that if i bought this, I would most likely end up wearing mainly the black jacket with jeans or work pants, dresses, etc. and really while more casual look, I personally find that the pre-fall LBJ can give very similar effect desired.
What do you all think? would appreciate considerations and thoughts to help me think through this decision....
EDIT: would probably help if i at least load the 1 photo i took with just the jacket on. TIA!!!
Am traveling and came across the 16C cruise little black jacket (unlined with bracelet length sleeves w/fantasy tweed), along with the matching skirt. The jacket is 1-2 size bigger than my usual size but shoulder seem to fit well, I think I would have the waist taken in a bit from the middle panel of the back if I were to adjust it for a better fit. The skirt is my size.
Jacket is the last in entire US.
Price: the jacket is full price at $4600, the skirt is on sale from $1600 down to $960. I can get the whole outfit for $5560 - no tax if they ship it to my home.
it's on hold for me to make decision tomorrow.
Here's my dilemma: I bought the 16A pre-fall little black jacket recently. Although they are different thickness, I find the pre-fall LBJ more versatile, can dress up and down, and the details more stunning. This cruise jacket while can be worn when the weather is warmer, it didn't "stun/wow" me as much as the pre-fall LBJ from a design/look standpoint. in fact, I find it looking real good on me (i really LOVE the look it's like it's a whole different jacket) when worn together with the matching skirt, but in all honesty I cannot think of any occasion (including work) that I would wear a full on Chanel dress suit. I can see myself doing that maybe when I'm in my later years, but not my current style. i can predict wearing it the full on dress suit (which is when the jacket look stunning to me) maybe 2-5 times maximum in my next 5 years truthfully. I would more likely wear them separately, and i don't find them looking "Chanel stunning" when worn separately. it really for some unknown reason "came together" when worn together. they are beautiful no doubt but for the premium price i think i can accomplish the "look" when worn separately by using non-Chanel pieces.
This now begs the question and dilemma: $5560 for a classic black Chanel suit is pretty much a steal - I am aware. However, even my husband looking at the photo of just the jacket being worn separately is not wow'ed by it at all - is it very pretty? Yes. Does it look Chanel pretty on me when worn alone? Not really. For example, I have the Zara white tweed with the black ribbons jacket and felt that despite obvious quality difference, the incremental price for a very close look is dramatic. (I feel bad as I say this - i know why we love Chanel and it's not comparable to Zara in any way, but while I splurge on certain classic pieces, I do not have a full designer wardrobe and I vary greatly in the range of looks/style day to day.)
At the same time while fearing that I may miss a very rare opportunity (especially with the matching skirt in my size on sale!) I kept thinking if $5500 (steal for Chanel but not a small sum of $!) I would do better waiting and investing it toward a future season piece in perhaps like a beautiful navy with colorful trim or something that gives me a different look. because if i must be honest to myself, i know that if i bought this, I would most likely end up wearing mainly the black jacket with jeans or work pants, dresses, etc. and really while more casual look, I personally find that the pre-fall LBJ can give very similar effect desired.
What do you all think? would appreciate considerations and thoughts to help me think through this decision....
EDIT: would probably help if i at least load the 1 photo i took with just the jacket on. TIA!!!
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Hello dear TPF friends, have an urgent shopping dilemma that I hope you experts here won't mind helping me with... especially if @ari @divababe @Pocketbook Pup whom I recall have this particular jacket/outfit wont mind sharing your though? need to make up my mind tomorrow night...
Am traveling and came across the 16C cruise little black jacket (unlined with bracelet length sleeves w/fantasy tweed), along with the matching skirt. The jacket is 1-2 size bigger than my usual size but shoulder seem to fit well, I think I would have the waist taken in a bit from the middle panel of the back if I were to adjust it for a better fit. The skirt is my size.
Jacket is the last in entire US.
Price: the jacket is full price at $4600, the skirt is on sale from $1600 down to $960. I can get the whole outfit for $5560 - no tax if they ship it to my home.
it's on hold for me to make decision tomorrow.
Here's my dilemma: I bought the 16A pre-fall little black jacket recently. Although they are different thickness, I find the pre-fall LBJ more versatile, can dress up and down, and the details more stunning. This cruise jacket while can be worn when the weather is warmer, it didn't "stun/wow" me as much as the pre-fall LBJ from a design/look standpoint. in fact, I find it looking real good on me (i really LOVE the look it's like it's a whole different jacket) when worn together with the matching skirt, but in all honesty I cannot think of any occasion (including work) that I would wear a full on Chanel dress suit. I can see myself doing that maybe when I'm in my later years, but not my current style. i can predict wearing it the full on dress suit (which is when the jacket look stunning to me) maybe 2-5 times maximum in my next 5 years truthfully. I would more likely wear them separately, and i don't find them looking "Chanel stunning" when worn separately. it really for some unknown reason "came together" when worn together. they are beautiful no doubt but for the premium price i think i can accomplish the "look" when worn separately by using non-Chanel pieces.
This now begs the question and dilemma: $5560 for a classic black Chanel suit is pretty much a steal - I am aware. However, even my husband looking at the photo of just the jacket being worn separately is not wow'ed by it at all - is it very pretty? Yes. Does it look Chanel pretty on me when worn alone? Not really. For example, I have the Zara white tweed with the black ribbons jacket and felt that despite obvious quality difference, the incremental price for a very close look is dramatic. (I feel bad as I say this - i know why we love Chanel and it's not comparable to Zara in any way, but while I splurge on certain classic pieces, I do not have a full designer wardrobe and I vary greatly in the range of looks/style day to day.)
At the same time while fearing that I may miss a very rare opportunity (especially with the matching skirt in my size on sale!) I kept thinking if $5500 (steal for Chanel but not a small sum of $!) I would do better waiting and investing it toward a future season piece in perhaps like a beautiful navy with colorful trim or something that gives me a different look. because if i must be honest to myself, i know that if i bought this, I would most likely end up wearing mainly the black jacket with jeans or work pants, dresses, etc. and really while more casual look, I personally find that the pre-fall LBJ can give very similar effect desired.
What do you all think? would appreciate considerations and thoughts to help me think through this decision....
EDIT: would probably help if i at least load the 1 photo i took with just the jacket on. TIA!!!
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You don't love the C16, no need to buy it. There will be other must-haves that sell out and over 3 or 4 years they'll be available preowned if you change your mind.
I love the C16 as it's ultra versatile, wearable on virtually anything between april and september and the buttons are so beautiful but I get you, someone else might be more stunned of the look of the Zara jacket. I have tried that one in shop to see and it was awfully shapeless on me and didn't feel nice on. Plus I'd wear that bow twice and you'll be fed up with the outspoken looks. Ok no problem if it's 60 euros or so.
I got the Rome one too but I can't wear that one before fall IMO and working inside I'll have to take it off a lot so I'll probably wear the C16 way more in the future. One of the major contributors of this thread before mentioned that cardigans are really what she'd wear most. The C16 is in fact like a cardigan to me.
Another thing, one size big ok, 2 I wouldn't on that style. Alterations can give disappointing results.
Hello dear TPF friends, have an urgent shopping dilemma that I hope you experts here won't mind helping me with... especially if @ari @divababe @Pocketbook Pup whom I recall have this particular jacket/outfit wont mind sharing your though? need to make up my mind tomorrow night...
Am traveling and came across the 16C cruise little black jacket (unlined with bracelet length sleeves w/fantasy tweed), along with the matching skirt. The jacket is 1-2 size bigger than my usual size but shoulder seem to fit well, I think I would have the waist taken in a bit from the middle panel of the back if I were to adjust it for a better fit. The skirt is my size.
Jacket is the last in entire US.
Price: the jacket is full price at $4600, the skirt is on sale from $1600 down to $960. I can get the whole outfit for $5560 - no tax if they ship it to my home.
it's on hold for me to make decision tomorrow.
Here's my dilemma: I bought the 16A pre-fall little black jacket recently. Although they are different thickness, I find the pre-fall LBJ more versatile, can dress up and down, and the details more stunning. This cruise jacket while can be worn when the weather is warmer, it didn't "stun/wow" me as much as the pre-fall LBJ from a design/look standpoint. in fact, I find it looking real good on me (i really LOVE the look it's like it's a whole different jacket) when worn together with the matching skirt, but in all honesty I cannot think of any occasion (including work) that I would wear a full on Chanel dress suit. I can see myself doing that maybe when I'm in my later years, but not my current style. i can predict wearing it the full on dress suit (which is when the jacket look stunning to me) maybe 2-5 times maximum in my next 5 years truthfully. I would more likely wear them separately, and i don't find them looking "Chanel stunning" when worn separately. it really for some unknown reason "came together" when worn together. they are beautiful no doubt but for the premium price i think i can accomplish the "look" when worn separately by using non-Chanel pieces.
This now begs the question and dilemma: $5560 for a classic black Chanel suit is pretty much a steal - I am aware. However, even my husband looking at the photo of just the jacket being worn separately is not wow'ed by it at all - is it very pretty? Yes. Does it look Chanel pretty on me when worn alone? Not really. For example, I have the Zara white tweed with the black ribbons jacket and felt that despite obvious quality difference, the incremental price for a very close look is dramatic. (I feel bad as I say this - i know why we love Chanel and it's not comparable to Zara in any way, but while I splurge on certain classic pieces, I do not have a full designer wardrobe and I vary greatly in the range of looks/style day to day.)
At the same time while fearing that I may miss a very rare opportunity (especially with the matching skirt in my size on sale!) I kept thinking if $5500 (steal for Chanel but not a small sum of $!) I would do better waiting and investing it toward a future season piece in perhaps like a beautiful navy with colorful trim or something that gives me a different look. because if i must be honest to myself, i know that if i bought this, I would most likely end up wearing mainly the black jacket with jeans or work pants, dresses, etc. and really while more casual look, I personally find that the pre-fall LBJ can give very similar effect desired.
What do you all think? would appreciate considerations and thoughts to help me think through this decision....
EDIT: would probably help if i at least load the 1 photo i took with just the jacket on. TIA!!!
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Hi Vanana,
You are so lucky to find the skirt in your size and on sale! I was from Chanel Boutique just now and the skirt was still full price in Australia- $2400!
I love the jacket, I think it is light, simple but nice. However, when I tried it on it didn't wow me while the Paris Rome LBJ did. It is a light jacket and an easy to wear one. Love the sleeve length, fabric and buttons but not sure about how it was unlined.
I might buy the skirt if I were you and leave the jacket.
Good luck [emoji4]
Hello dear TPF friends, have an urgent shopping dilemma that I hope you experts here won't mind helping me with... especially if @ari @divababe @Pocketbook Pup whom I recall have this particular jacket/outfit wont mind sharing your though? need to make up my mind tomorrow night...
Am traveling and came across the 16C cruise little black jacket (unlined with bracelet length sleeves w/fantasy tweed), along with the matching skirt. The jacket is 1-2 size bigger than my usual size but shoulder seem to fit well, I think I would have the waist taken in a bit from the middle panel of the back if I were to adjust it for a better fit. The skirt is my size.
Jacket is the last in entire US.
Price: the jacket is full price at $4600, the skirt is on sale from $1600 down to $960. I can get the whole outfit for $5560 - no tax if they ship it to my home.
it's on hold for me to make decision tomorrow.
Here's my dilemma: I bought the 16A pre-fall little black jacket recently. Although they are different thickness, I find the pre-fall LBJ more versatile, can dress up and down, and the details more stunning. This cruise jacket while can be worn when the weather is warmer, it didn't "stun/wow" me as much as the pre-fall LBJ from a design/look standpoint. in fact, I find it looking real good on me (i really LOVE the look it's like it's a whole different jacket) when worn together with the matching skirt, but in all honesty I cannot think of any occasion (including work) that I would wear a full on Chanel dress suit. I can see myself doing that maybe when I'm in my later years, but not my current style. i can predict wearing it the full on dress suit (which is when the jacket look stunning to me) maybe 2-5 times maximum in my next 5 years truthfully. I would more likely wear them separately, and i don't find them looking "Chanel stunning" when worn separately. it really for some unknown reason "came together" when worn together. they are beautiful no doubt but for the premium price i think i can accomplish the "look" when worn separately by using non-Chanel pieces.
This now begs the question and dilemma: $5560 for a classic black Chanel suit is pretty much a steal - I am aware. However, even my husband looking at the photo of just the jacket being worn separately is not wow'ed by it at all - is it very pretty? Yes. Does it look Chanel pretty on me when worn alone? Not really. For example, I have the Zara white tweed with the black ribbons jacket and felt that despite obvious quality difference, the incremental price for a very close look is dramatic. (I feel bad as I say this - i know why we love Chanel and it's not comparable to Zara in any way, but while I splurge on certain classic pieces, I do not have a full designer wardrobe and I vary greatly in the range of looks/style day to day.)
At the same time while fearing that I may miss a very rare opportunity (especially with the matching skirt in my size on sale!) I kept thinking if $5500 (steal for Chanel but not a small sum of $!) I would do better waiting and investing it toward a future season piece in perhaps like a beautiful navy with colorful trim or something that gives me a different look. because if i must be honest to myself, i know that if i bought this, I would most likely end up wearing mainly the black jacket with jeans or work pants, dresses, etc. and really while more casual look, I personally find that the pre-fall LBJ can give very similar effect desired.
What do you all think? would appreciate considerations and thoughts to help me think through this decision....
Thank you so much for that input. The material (light tweed) and the versatility from a more casual look, plus the sturdy material is what make me so tormented right now. It looked great on the mod shots of the ladies here - like it looked really really good.. on me somehow when just jacket worn alone, you see it's a bit bleh for some reason (as seen in photo). I do wear jackets and cardigans lots indoors and therefore own many blazers. Totally agree about the Zara thing, for 60Euro, it allows me to put that outfit together at a decent cut & style, etc. they made me feel like the incremental "value/satisfaction" compared to owning a "real Chanel piece" may be too steep for me to swallow. I don't plan on getting too many RTW pieces - they are at a real large price point.
Hello dear TPF friends, have an urgent shopping dilemma that I hope you experts here won't mind helping me with... especially if @ari @divababe @Pocketbook Pup whom I recall have this particular jacket/outfit wont mind sharing your though? need to make up my mind tomorrow night...
Am traveling and came across the 16C cruise little black jacket (unlined with bracelet length sleeves w/fantasy tweed), along with the matching skirt. The jacket is 1-2 size bigger than my usual size but shoulder seem to fit well, I think I would have the waist taken in a bit from the middle panel of the back if I were to adjust it for a better fit. The skirt is my size.
Jacket is the last in entire US.
Price: the jacket is full price at $4600, the skirt is on sale from $1600 down to $960. I can get the whole outfit for $5560 - no tax if they ship it to my home.
it's on hold for me to make decision tomorrow.
Here's my dilemma: I bought the 16A pre-fall little black jacket recently. Although they are different thickness, I find the pre-fall LBJ more versatile, can dress up and down, and the details more stunning. This cruise jacket while can be worn when the weather is warmer, it didn't "stun/wow" me as much as the pre-fall LBJ from a design/look standpoint. in fact, I find it looking real good on me (i really LOVE the look it's like it's a whole different jacket) when worn together with the matching skirt, but in all honesty I cannot think of any occasion (including work) that I would wear a full on Chanel dress suit. I can see myself doing that maybe when I'm in my later years, but not my current style. i can predict wearing it the full on dress suit (which is when the jacket look stunning to me) maybe 2-5 times maximum in my next 5 years truthfully. I would more likely wear them separately, and i don't find them looking "Chanel stunning" when worn separately. it really for some unknown reason "came together" when worn together. they are beautiful no doubt but for the premium price i think i can accomplish the "look" when worn separately by using non-Chanel pieces.
This now begs the question and dilemma: $5560 for a classic black Chanel suit is pretty much a steal - I am aware. However, even my husband looking at the photo of just the jacket being worn separately is not wow'ed by it at all - is it very pretty? Yes. Does it look Chanel pretty on me when worn alone? Not really. For example, I have the Zara white tweed with the black ribbons jacket and felt that despite obvious quality difference, the incremental price for a very close look is dramatic. (I feel bad as I say this - i know why we love Chanel and it's not comparable to Zara in any way, but while I splurge on certain classic pieces, I do not have a full designer wardrobe and I vary greatly in the range of looks/style day to day.)
At the same time while fearing that I may miss a very rare opportunity (especially with the matching skirt in my size on sale!) I kept thinking if $5500 (steal for Chanel but not a small sum of $!) I would do better waiting and investing it toward a future season piece in perhaps like a beautiful navy with colorful trim or something that gives me a different look. because if i must be honest to myself, i know that if i bought this, I would most likely end up wearing mainly the black jacket with jeans or work pants, dresses, etc. and really while more casual look, I personally find that the pre-fall LBJ can give very similar effect desired.
What do you all think? would appreciate considerations and thoughts to help me think through this decision....
EDIT: would probably help if i at least load the 1 photo i took with just the jacket on. TIA!!!
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I have the 16C jacket and I bought the skirt on sale to match... And I just bought the Rome jacket and matching skirt...
The 16C jacket is more wearable for more seasons because it is more like a cardigan than a jacket, but because of that, it also seems like it would be difficult to alter more than one size (it is unlined and fastened by these synthetic strips). Also because it is unlined, the tweed snags very easily. So I am finding myself only reaching for it for special occasions. It is a beautiful jacket, but feel it needs to be babied too much. I also honestly don't know how often I'm actually going to wear it with the skirt as a suit, but I bought the skirt because I thought it was a versatile piece by itself.
Even though the Rome jacket is wool and probably only fall/winter wear for me, I think it seems more sturdy than the 16C so I may end up wearing it more. It is also more tailored/shaped and has a classic fit. I also don't know how often I will wear it as a suit, but probably more often than the 16C. If you really want a classic black suit, I'd probably spend more and get the matching Rome skirt.
Hope that helps!
My advice would not to buy bigger size jacket. It is too expensive to make a mistake altering it.Hello dear TPF friends, have an urgent shopping dilemma that I hope you experts here won't mind helping me with... especially if @ari @divababe @Pocketbook Pup whom I recall have this particular jacket/outfit wont mind sharing your though? need to make up my mind tomorrow night...
Am traveling and came across the 16C cruise little black jacket (unlined with bracelet length sleeves w/fantasy tweed), along with the matching skirt. The jacket is 1-2 size bigger than my usual size but shoulder seem to fit well, I think I would have the waist taken in a bit from the middle panel of the back if I were to adjust it for a better fit. The skirt is my size.
Jacket is the last in entire US.
Price: the jacket is full price at $4600, the skirt is on sale from $1600 down to $960. I can get the whole outfit for $5560 - no tax if they ship it to my home.
it's on hold for me to make decision tomorrow.
Here's my dilemma: I bought the 16A pre-fall little black jacket recently. Although they are different thickness, I find the pre-fall LBJ more versatile, can dress up and down, and the details more stunning. This cruise jacket while can be worn when the weather is warmer, it didn't "stun/wow" me as much as the pre-fall LBJ from a design/look standpoint. in fact, I find it looking real good on me (i really LOVE the look it's like it's a whole different jacket) when worn together with the matching skirt, but in all honesty I cannot think of any occasion (including work) that I would wear a full on Chanel dress suit. I can see myself doing that maybe when I'm in my later years, but not my current style. i can predict wearing it the full on dress suit (which is when the jacket look stunning to me) maybe 2-5 times maximum in my next 5 years truthfully. I would more likely wear them separately, and i don't find them looking "Chanel stunning" when worn separately. it really for some unknown reason "came together" when worn together. they are beautiful no doubt but for the premium price i think i can accomplish the "look" when worn separately by using non-Chanel pieces.
This now begs the question and dilemma: $5560 for a classic black Chanel suit is pretty much a steal - I am aware. However, even my husband looking at the photo of just the jacket being worn separately is not wow'ed by it at all - is it very pretty? Yes. Does it look Chanel pretty on me when worn alone? Not really. For example, I have the Zara white tweed with the black ribbons jacket and felt that despite obvious quality difference, the incremental price for a very close look is dramatic. (I feel bad as I say this - i know why we love Chanel and it's not comparable to Zara in any way, but while I splurge on certain classic pieces, I do not have a full designer wardrobe and I vary greatly in the range of looks/style day to day.)
At the same time while fearing that I may miss a very rare opportunity (especially with the matching skirt in my size on sale!) I kept thinking if $5500 (steal for Chanel but not a small sum of $!) I would do better waiting and investing it toward a future season piece in perhaps like a beautiful navy with colorful trim or something that gives me a different look. because if i must be honest to myself, i know that if i bought this, I would most likely end up wearing mainly the black jacket with jeans or work pants, dresses, etc. and really while more casual look, I personally find that the pre-fall LBJ can give very similar effect desired.
What do you all think? would appreciate considerations and thoughts to help me think through this decision....
EDIT: would probably help if i at least load the 1 photo i took with just the jacket on. TIA!!!
View attachment 3428250
I don’t have the black C16 jacket – I bought the pink and the beige ones. I’m not fixating on LBJ – actually I think that the beige and cream ones are much more classic than the black.
I love many styles, but if I can’t wear them in my lifestyle I don’t buy them, so you better stay away from something that you wouldn't use much at that price point.
if you are a skirt girl - get the skirt!
look at these jackets - you might like them more as the are classic and have that wow factor that you are looking for
